Episode 140— March 13th, 2023

Cube and the Soul of Limited With Ryan Saxe

2:16
Rotisserie Corner
4:30
Is Cube somewhere between Limited and Constructed?
8:51
What does “limited” mean to Ryan and Anthony?
17:41
Heuristics vs. Cards — The Rules of Engagement of a Format
27:53
Why a Flat Power Level Isn’t Necessarily a Good Thing
36:21
Describing the Value of a Speculative Pick
43:47
What percentage of a Cube is glue?
46:27
The Irregular Cube and the Nature of Power Outliers
57:49
Slot Equity
1:01:01
What does NOT count as a “Limited” Cube?
1:10:14
Does a truly flat power level ruin the draft?
1:18:50
Designing for the Draft

Andy and Anthony are joined by Ryan Saxe for a deep conversation on Cube design. They talk about the design of “low power” Cubes, lessons we can take from limited sets and apply to Cubes, and the important impacts of power level disparities on gameplay.

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